Lanoxin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Lanoxin?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Digoxin?;Digoxin Injection CSD;Lanoxin?;Pediatric Digoxin CSD;PMS-Digoxin;Toloxin?
Uses
- It is used to help a weak heart.
- It is used to treat a fast heartbeat.
- Digoxin makes the heart strong by adding to calcium inside the cells of the heart. The heart may pump stronger and better. It slows fast heartbeats.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- If your pulse is less than 60 bpm, do not take your dose and call your doctor.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (elixir) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
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